Respond to the 2 reflection prompts provided below. Utilize references from the following assigned readings to back up your responses:
Allen, Brenda J. (2011.) Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity. Waveland Press, Inc.
- Chapter 6: Sexuality Matters. pp. 115-134.
Dines, G., Humez, J. M., Yousman, B., & Yousman, L. B. (Eds.). (2021). Gender, race, and class in media (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
- Educating the Simpsons: Teaching Queer Representations in Contemporary Visual Media. pp. 195-199
Reflection prompt 1: Educating the Simpsons
Q1: In the episode Homer’s Phobia (see Educating the Simpsons page and assigned GCRM reading) what are some of the assumptions being made (particularly by Homer) surrounding heteronormativity, masculinity, and queerness in this episode? You might also consider what was happening in media around this time the episode aired for context. Use at least 1 references from the assigned Educating the Simpsons GCRM reading to back up your response. (75-100 words minimum.)Reflection prompt 2: It’s STILL Elementary
Q2: In reflection to topics covered in It’s STILL Elementary, what primary sources have taught you about sexual orientation? What stuck out to you the most in this film in regards to learning about sexual orientation? Include at least 1-2 references to the film with time stamps. (75-100 words minimum.)
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